Page 3 - Welcome Home Magazine October 2021

Renovating

Bathroom

Renovating the bathroom is going to be a
big budget-suck. However, if a potential
buyer thinks they’re going to need to do a
bathroom renovation, they may ignore your
home altogether. It’s about weighing up the
necessity with the return.

When it comes to finding savings on a bathroom renovation, it comes down to your selections. Price ranges
between basic and premium products can be quite significant in this area. “You can spend $150 on a toilet,

Windows

Light is a huge factor when it comes to buying and your home is going to have a bigger impact if it looks
light and airy. However, this doesn’t mean you need to start knocking down walls and putting in skylights
just yet. You may be able to create the illusion of more light and space via a few aesthetic changes. For
instance, clearing out the clutter should be your first step. Reducing bulky furniture and overcrowded zones
will make a room feel more airy. Step two might be a paint job in a lighter shade.

The next step could involve changing your window coverings. Outdated blinds or curtains can change the
look of an entire room. Swap old vertical blinds to a more stylish and modern option. Similarly, swap bulky
and heavy curtains for sheer linen drapery or a more modern shutter.

Flooring

REA data indicates 19% of sellers updated their floors and thought this had a positive effect on their sale
price. It was the second most common alteration made by people selling their homes, with paint being the
first. Carpet Court National Merchandise Manager for Carpet and Hard Flooring, Brett Talbot, says potential
buyers will immediately notice new flooring. “I would recommend to get your floors done,” Brett says. “It
ticks a box when a potential buyer walks into a home and it’s one less inhibitor they may have when consid-
ering purchasing.”

Brett says that carpet is the cheapest update, however timber-look flooring may be more desirable. “I’d lean
towards something like a hybrid or laminate for hard flooring,” he says. “Laminate is an entry-level, cheaper
option. It’s very hard wearing and also looks quite fresh. Hybrid is a fantastic option where it can go down in
a reasonably fast time frame and add a real fresh approach to the house.”

Source: realestate.com.au How to get value for money on your renovation by Carpet Court 27th May 2021